Beth Pihl, Realtor

06/02/2026

Going the Extra Mile

🏡✨ 5 Staging Tips That Sell Homes Faster ✨

🏡 Ready to get your listing SOLD? Here are 5 home-staging tips that buyers can’t resist:

✨ Declutter & Depersonalize – Help buyers envision themselves living there by removing personal items and unnecessary clutter.
🎨 Stick to Neutral Colors – Neutral tones appeal to more buyers and create a fresh, inviting space.
🛋️ Rearrange Furniture for Flow – Arrange furniture to highlight the home’s best features and improve overall flow.
💡 Brighten It Up – Open curtains, add lighting, and keep spaces bright and welcoming to enhance visual appeal.
🌿 Add Fresh Touches – Plants, flowers, or fresh towels add warmth and life, making the home instantly inviting.

Which tip will you use first? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Beth Pihl, Realtor
Pihl Realty affiliated with
Southern Homes of the Carolinas
704-408-8371

06/02/2026

🛌 4 🛀 2 🚘 2
📍 8409 Ewen Circle, Charlotte, NC, 28269

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Beth Pihl, Realtor
704-408-8371

06/02/2026

House hacking isn't about living for free — it's about making homeownership possible when it otherwise wouldn't be. In 2026, the strategy is less about eliminating a mortgage payment and more about engineering one you can actually afford. 🏡

Here's what's working:

✅ ADUs (accessory dwelling units) — Fannie Mae now lets buyers count projected ADU rental income toward mortgage qualification, up to 30% of total qualifying income

✅ Multi-generational homes — 14% of all home purchases in the last year were multi-generational, with Gen X leading at 19%

✅ Small multi-family properties — FHA loans allow up to 4 units with just 3.5% down if you live in one

✅ Realistic expectations — If rental income cuts your $3,800 payment down to $2,200, that's a win

The math has to work. The zoning has to be legal. And the lifestyle has to fit. But for the right buyer, house hacking can turn a closed door into an open one.

Read the full article: https://bethknowsrealestate.com/is-buying-a-home-together-right-for-your-family-heres-how-to-think-it-through/

06/01/2026

Congratulations to my buyers on their closing! 🎉

A successful real estate transaction isn’t just about getting to the closing table—it’s about negotiating the best possible outcome. I’m excited to share that we were able to secure $12,750 in seller-paid buyer expenses at settlement, along with a home warranty and some personal property included in the sale.

Wishing my clients many happy memories in their new home. Thank you for trusting me to guide you through the process and advocate for your best interests every step of the way! 🏡✨

Beth Pihl, Realtor®
Southern Homes of the Carolinas
📞 704-408-8371
📧 [email protected]

05/31/2026

Going the Extra Mile

Today’s backsplashes are essential kitchen accents, adding vibrant pops of color, light and texture — in addition to protecting walls from inevitable kitchen messes. If your kitchen needs a face-lift, here are five dynamic backsplash ideas to provide a finishing touch.

Beth Pihl, Realtor
Pihl Realty affiliated with
Southern Homes of the Carolinas
704-408-8371

Backsplashes have come a long way from their humble beginnings. Once installed only to protect walls from water, grease and food splatter, the original backsplashes were just four inches high and had little decorative appeal. Today’s backsplashes are essential kitchen accents, adding vibrant pops....

05/30/2026

This 3 bed 3 bath Townhouse is located at 104 Boxtail Way, Mooresville, NC, 28115 for $350,000(US Dollars). Explore this property in Mooresville, NC 28115 powered by Zizzelligence™ .com

05/29/2026

Going the Extra Mile

Want top dollar for your home this year? I create a plan that maximizes value and timing. Message me now to get started!

Beth Pihl, Realtor
Pihl Realty affiliated with
Southern Homes of the Carolinas
704-408-8371

05/29/2026

🛌 3 🛀 3 🚘 2
📍 104 Boxtail Way, Mooresville, NC, 28115

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Beth Pihl, Realtor
704-408-8371

05/29/2026

Upcoming Open House

05/29/2026

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